Turkey is focused largely on a variety of historical sites, and on seaside resorts along its Aegean and Mediterranean Sea coasts. In recent years, Turkey has also become a popular destination for culture, spa, and health care tourism.
Day 01 Arrive Istanbul
Arrival into Istanbul, meet assist and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free to Leisure by own. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Istanbul
After Breakfast, Proceed to begin walking tour of old city. Visit the Hippodrome, once a racing track in Byzantium Times, the famous Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. After lunch walk to the Grand Bazaar, the largest covered market in the world. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Istanbul – Izmir (By Flight) / Izmir – Selcuk (By Road) (79 km/ 01 hrs)
After Breakfast, Proceed to Ataturk Airport for flight to Izmir. On arrival transfer to Selcuk and begin tour off Ephesus. Firstly visit the House of the Virgin Mary where it is purported that Mary spent her last days. Then on to Ephesus, the most famous Greco/Roman ruins in Turkey with its Celcius Library and Terraced Houses. After Lunch and afterwards visit the small formerly Greek village of Sirinci famous for its wines and handicrafts. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Selcuk – Pamukkale Selcuk (By Road) (190 kms / 02 hrs 35 min appx.)
After Breakfast, Drive to visit Pamukkale (Cotton Castle). Pamukkale is a World Heritage Site. Firstly visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the centre of healing until 300AD. Later there is free time to explore the travertine formations of Pamukkale where Cleopatra once bathed. Return to Selcuk Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Selcuk – Cappadocia (By Flight)
After Breakfast, Proceed to Izmir Airport for flight to Cappadocia. On arrival into Cappadocia, meet assist and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Cappadocia
After Breakfast, Proceed to city tour visit Goreme Panorama , Derinkuyu Underground City , Ihlara Valley , Belisirma Village and Selimiye Monastery. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Cappadocia – Istanbul (By Flight)
After Breakfast, Proceed to visit Goreme Open Air Museum, Avanos Uchisar Castle, and stunning valley panoramas. Proceed kayseri Airport for flight to Istanbul. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 Depart Istanbul
Departure transfer to onwards destination.
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| City | Nights | 5* Hotels |
| Istanbul | 03 | Ramada Plaza Istanbul Tekstilkent |
| Selcuk | 02 | Hitit Hotel |
| Cappadocia | 02 | Dinler Urgup Hotel |
- Accommodation as per the program.
- Meals as per the program.
- Entrance fees.
- Air Ticket for Istanbul – Izmır, Selcuk – Cappadocia – Istanbul.
- Local English speaking guide.
- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
- All taxes.
- Personal Expenses.
- Camera / Video Camera Fees.
- Medical Aid.
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance.
- Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.